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The white bandage that’s graced Alex Smith’s nose this week is evidence the 49ers quarterback paid the price when he took a forearm to the helmet from Lions safety John Wendling Sunday night. Today, Wendling also paid the price for the hit: $7,875. …

LaMichael James had a heck of a time picking up punts in the swirling winds at Candlestick Park on Thursday night. On the bright side, the rookie running back had no problem picking up blitzing linebackers. …

After Friday night’s preseason win over the Vikings, Niners wide receiver Kyle Williams expected to receive a supportive message from a somewhat surprising source: the enemy. As it turns out, one of Williams’ big fans is Larry Fitzgerald, the six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver for the Cardinals, the 49ers’ NFC West rivals. …

Can’t wait to see Randy Moss’ debut with the 49ers? Hang tight. You might have to wait a few snaps before Moss trots on the field during Friday night’s preseason opener against the Vikings at Candlestick Park. …

Williams was sent to the sideline by Jim Harbaugh after Williams appeared to instigate a brief skirmish with cornerback Deante Purvis. The back-and-forth began after Williams caught a short pass against tight coverage from the undrafted rookie. Harbaugh stormed across the field and yelled at Williams, who spent the final 20 minutes watching from the sideline. …

Good news for the 49ers quarterbacks: They get to face a different defense in four days. Alex Smith, of course, will take the first snaps against the Vikings in Friday’s preseason opener and Jim Harbaugh said Colin Kaepernick, the No.2 quarterback entering training camp, will be the first signal-caller off the bench. …

Williams was cordial and pleasant, but very serious. There wasn’t a whole lot of smiling as he discussed how he threw himself into his offseason training program in Arizona following his two fumbled punt returns in the 49ers’ 20-17 overtime loss to the Giants in the NFC Championship Game. …